The Most Reverend Michael F. Olson, STD has announced that the Diocese of Fort Worth will take up an emergency special collection on October 6 - 7 to assist those already affected by natural disasters, like Hurricane Florence, and those that will face the harmful impacts of future natural disasters. In light of the devastation caused by Hurricane Florence the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Office of National Collections has set up funds for natural disasters to receive any contributions dioceses, parishes, or individuals wish to make. Contributed funds will be used to support the reconstruction and pastoral needs of the Church as well as humanitarian and recovery assistance through Catholic Charities USA and/or Catholic Relief Services. Funds will be used in response to Hurricane Florence and any other natural disasters that occur this year. Please support this collection when it is taken in our parish on October 6 – 7, 2018.

Individuals age 70½ or older, can give up to $100,000 from their IRA directly to the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth Advancement Foundation without having to pay income taxes on the money. Gifts from an IRA may be credited to a parish capital campaign, a Catholic school, to the Annual Diocesan Appeal or to a particular ministry of the Diocese of Fort Worth. For more information, visit www.advancementfoundation.planmygift.org or contact Renée Underwood at the Advancement Foundation, runderwood@advancementfoundation.org or 817-945-9441